Heavy D was born Dwight Errington Myers on 24 May 1967 in Jamaica. His family moved to Mount Vernon, New York when he was a young child.
Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records; their debut, Living Large, was released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). The album was a commercial success, though Big Tyme (1989, 1989 in music) was a breakthrough that included four hits. Trouble T. Roy died at age 22 in a stage accident on 15 July 1990 (see 1990 in music), which led to a tribute on the follow-up platinum album, Peaceful Journey (1991, 1991 in music). Pete Rock & CL Smooth created a tribute to Trouble T. Roy called "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" which is regarded as a hip-hop classic.
Heavy D & the Boyz gained more fans by appearing in the theme song for the television program In Living Color and also MADtv ,and Heavy D performed the rap on Michael Jackson's hit single "Jam." However, the group's next album, Blue Funk, was a critical and commercial failure compared to their previous success. Heavy D then began focusing on his acting, appearing in the television shows Roc and Living Single before returning the music charts with Nuttin' But Love (1994, 1994 in music). After appearing in the off-Broadway play Riff Raff at Circle Repertory Company, Heavy D returned to recording with the hit Waterbed Hev. He then acted in the motion pictures Life and The Cider House Rules before joining the cast of the television show Boston Public. In 1997, Heavy D collaborated with B.B. King on his duets album Deuces Wild rapping in the song "Keep It Coming." A new Heavy D & the Boyz album is slated for 2007.
Heavy D died on November 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 44. He collapsed outside of his Beverly Hills home.
Intro
Heavy D & The Boyz Lyrics
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Wait you got the audio?
Yeah
Hmm, yeah
They definitely can't hear
Wait y'all, can y'all hear this?
Back in this bitch, yeah you know that I spit
I got cash on me, yeah I be blowing them racks
Got a foreign on me, drop the top on the back
(Back in this bitch, yeah you know that I spit)
(I got cash on me, yeah I be blowing them racks)
(Talking about rap, I be saving the cap)
(Got a foreign on me, drop the top on the back)
What?
That's music
You wrong, you out there, long way
Hey Bolo I think that you should just skip college, cuz your music's really good
Especially that little phone call you turned into a song
The opening lines of Heavy D & The Boyz's song "Intro" set the tone for the track. The lyrics suggest that the journey to success is long and difficult, but it's worth it in the end. The sound quality and audio can be questioned, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the harsh realities of the music industry. The group is back in the game and ready to showcase their talent once again. The following lines of the song focus on their success and accomplishments, with Heavy D boasting about his money and expensive car.
The lines "talking about rap, I be saving the cap" suggest that Heavy D is invested in the art of rap and remains genuine in his approach to it. The last line mentioning a phone call that has been turned into a song can be interpreted as Heavy D turning his life experiences and conversations into art. The overall message of the song is to stay true to oneself and to embrace the journey to success even when it's tough.
Overall, "Intro" sets the tone for Heavy D & The Boyz's album and highlights their unique style and approach to rap music.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a long way, that's tough
The journey to success is a difficult one.
Wait you got the audio?
Asking if the recording equipment is ready.
Yeah
Confirmed that the equipment is ready.
Hmm, yeah
Expressing confidence that the recording will be successful.
They definitely can't hear
The music being played is not audible to others in the vicinity.
Wait y'all, can y'all hear this?
Asking if others can hear the music.
Back in this bitch, yeah you know that I spit
Confidently announcing the return to the rap game.
I got cash on me, yeah I be blowing them racks
Boasting about the amount of money currently possessed and spent.
Talking about rap, I be saving the cap
Affirming that the art of rapping is being upheld and preserved.
Got a foreign on me, drop the top on the back
Proudly revealing to have acquired a foreign car and ride with the top down.
(Back in this bitch, yeah you know that I spit)
Repeating the phrase for emphasis.
(I got cash on me, yeah I be blowing them racks)
Repeating the phrase for emphasis.
(Talking about rap, I be saving the cap)
Repeating the phrase for emphasis.
(Got a foreign on me, drop the top on the back)
Repeating the phrase for emphasis.
What?
Asking for clarification or further details.
That's music
Recognizing the sounds being played as music.
You wrong, you out there, long way
Judging someone's opinion or decision negatively, implying they are distant from the truth or correct path.
Hey Bolo I think that you should just skip college, cuz your music's really good
Encouraging someone to pursue a career in music instead of education, based on their talent.
Especially that little phone call you turned into a song
Praising a specific song for its unique concept of incorporating a phone call into the music.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Lindsey Medeiros, Tony Medeiros
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
fullcrew2002
This show may have been on some 30 years ago but it was 30 years ahead of it's time. We need more shows like this where everyone can laugh and learn something.
Kona Jyun
In living Color was my show back in the 90s, as a kid everytime I heard the intro come on the TV I would literally stop whatever I was doing, sit in front of the TV and watch the show every week. R.I.P. to the great Heavy D, this song is still my jam to this day as an adult. I'll always cherish these memories.❤💛💚🧡💙💜
Albert Pringle
FOESHOW
FOESHOW
FOESHOW
Simon Rolfe
What a great JAM! RIP Heavy d :(
Taniyah Reese 2022
What a great jam heavy d
Taniyah Reese 2022
What a great jam heavy d
DiRF
Thank you for such a clear version of the song... with headphones, the bass is absolutely killer. Heavy D was a goddamned maestro.
Giving me so much nostalgia... I was in elementary school when ILC was on the air, and I swear I was the only kid my age whose parents allowed to watch Fox. Their reasoning was, despite the subject matter (of this, and Simpsons and Married with Children), the writing was so sharp and witty, it was worth exposing me and my siblings to it.
Tyiana Sedan
Classic, iconic, defined part of my 90’s. Thank you Keenan Ivory Wayans for bringing to life.
Jeff Trotter
Love this song, best version ever
Taniyah Reese 2022
Love this song best version ever